The extravaganza is the biggest of its kind in the world and the week-long celebrations will see more than 200 events take place in various venues across the city.

Its diverse programme is famed for bringing the best pipers and pipe bands in the world to Glasgow and 2017 is set to be just as outstanding, with acts including Peatbog Faeries, Battlefield Band and Tejedor topping the bill and many more.

The schedule will also see performances by the very best international acts from countries such as Estonia, Argentina, Canada, Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, Australia and Italy, as well as numerous events including the fiercely contested Master Solo, International Quartet and Pipe Idol competitions

We've put together a list of some of the must-attend highlights on the packed programme.

1. Piping Live! Pipes up of Glasgow Children’s Hospital as Big Band returns

Piping Live! Big Band is a spectacular parade which is set to open this year’s festival in honour of the work of the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.

The Piping Live! Big Band will kick off at 11.30am today (Monday, August 7) marching from Blythswood Square to George Square, playing a medley of some well-known traditional tunes.

More than 200 events will take place (Image: Piping Live!)

2. George Square

The event will be in George Square across the week, filling the heart of the city with the music of the bagpipes.

With performances by bands from all over the world, as well as international acts and emerging talent on in the performance tent, this will ensure a great week of music.

George Square is home to the Pipers Market with great food and crafts available daily.

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Piping Live! is offering to tart-an up the beards of attendees at this year’s event with the introduction of the world’s first Bonnie Beard Booth.

Men can take full advantage of the booth on Thursday, August 10 when it pops up in Glasgow’s George Square.

The booth will be run by beard experts Braw Beard Oils who will allow bearded gents to choose from a variety of tartans and styles, making it the ultimate accessory for all Piping Live! events.

4. Piping Live! Street Cafe

The Street Cafe returns to Piping Live! 2017 in its home outside The National Piping Centre. Here you will find free music from 12 noon each day.

There will be Pipe Idol, emerging artists, sponsor showcases and much more!

5. Come and Try Piping

Head along to The National Piping Centre where you can learn the basics of the great Highland bagpipes and have a go at playing them yourself.

Tickets are available from The National Piping Centre shop for £2.

6. Piping Live! Family Fun Day 2017

Piping Live! family fun day (Image: Piping Live!)

Join Piping Live! from 10am – 11am on Wednesday, August 9 for a fun-filled family day!

Featuring come and try bagpipes and drums, touch and feel bagpipes, nursery rhymes, getting active and more as well as a special appearance by Gary Dunn and his Amazing Magical Party.

There will be crafts, facepainting and more.

7. Festival Club

The late-night session is back at Piping Live! 2017. Join the team each evening for emerging talent, international artists and some of the festival favourites who will keep you company into the wee hours.

This festival staple at The National Piping Centre is the perfect end to a full day of Piping Live! fun.

Doors open from 10pm, the music will start at 10.30pm.

The Piping Live! Festival Club is for Over 18s Only.

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8. Piping Live! Trad Trail

Brought to you by Glasgow Music City Tours, the two-hour Trad Trail tells the tale of Piping Live! and traces the story of Glasgow’s folk and roots scene, from legendary sessions in long-standing bars to today’s international stars.

Walking some of Glasgow’s oldest streets in the Merchant City, expert guides share tales of the pipers, songwriters and storytellers who have shaped the city’s vibrant folk culture.

9. Peatbog Faeries & Jose Manuel Tejedor Trio

Jose Manuel Tejedor (Image: Piping Live!)

This fantastic concert will see two of the best piping acts around take to the stage with a distinctly Scottish/Spanish flavour. Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries are one of Scotland's best known names in contemporary folk music.

They will be bringing their signature style to Piping Live!’s Friday night party.

Alongside them, a trio of the finest exponents of Asturian music around – Jose Manuel Tejedor. Jose and his trio will be bringing their unique blend of gaita, guitar and more.

Piping Live! are returning to Drygate again for the Friday night concert.

This event is Over 18s only.

10. The After Worlds Shindig Ceilidh

Join Piping Live! at The National Piping Centre after a long day at Glasgow Green to round of a fantastic week with the spectacular After Worlds Shindig Ceilidh!

This late night ceilidh starts at 9pm, with the Shimmy Grand Ceilidh Band, who will have you Canadian Barndancing, Strip-the-willowing and so much more in their own inimitable style.

With sets including“Blame it on the Ceilidh Band” and “Shut Up and Ceilidh Dance”, this will be a ceilidh of epic proportions!

Get your dancing shoes out for this very special ceilidh that will go on to the wee hours.